EMT Basic

Lifeteam EMS•East Liverpool, OH

18h

About The Position

The EMT Basic compassionately provides high-quality basic patient care in a professional, caring, and cost-effective manner. The role delivers care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings, follows applicable treatment and transportation protocols, and communicates patient information to other health care professionals. The EMT safely operates and maintains emergency vehicles and relevant equipment, completes required patient care and inspection documentation, and maintains required licensure and continuing education. The position also includes keeping company property clean and maintaining professional, courteous, ethical, and cooperative conduct.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Completion of an EMT Basic/Intermediate program and acceptance for licensure in the state of employment.
Maintain a current, valid driver's license.
Maintain current, valid State of Ohio EMT Basic Certification on file.
Maintain current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider minimum level.
Maintain current certification cards for other skill-based pay levels, such as BTLS, PALS, and NALS.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with company policies and procedures.
Maintain a clean appearance and demonstrate courteous, professional, ethical, and cooperative behavior.
Continually improve emergency medical skills and knowledge.
Provide competent patient care in pre-hospital and inter-facility settings.
Follow applicable emergency treatment and transportation protocols and company policies.
Safely operate and maintain an emergency vehicle in compliance with applicable laws.
Safely operate and maintain equipment and tools relevant to EMT work.
Communicate patient information to other health care professionals.
Communicate information to management and employees through the proper chain of command.
Comply with local, state, and regional EMS operations, regulations, and laws.
Accurately and completely document information required by the company, Department of Health, and EPAB, including the patient care report.
Attend and document continuing education and licensure compliance, and submit continuing education documentation to management quarterly.
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform required EMT duties.
Clean and maintain company property, including vehicles, equipment, buildings, and surrounding areas.
Complete the daily vehicle inspection and equipment inventory forms accurately and completely.